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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.37, 12,370.05 and 4,985.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.37, 12,370.05 and 4,985.19 is: 6,879.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.37 : 12,370.05 = 4,985.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.37/12,370.05 = 4,985.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.37x = 12,370.05 × 4,985.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.37x = 61,667,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,667,049.56/8,963.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.90

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